Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-09-09
PACIFIC COAST.
BARTLETT EVIDENTLY
DYING.
Day-Attempt to Break
Jail-Severe Accidents-An
Arizona Vendetta.
ESPECIAL DISPATCHES To TIE RECoaD-UsIos. I
ON THE BRINK.
The Death OF Governor Bartlett Hourly
Expected.


Expected.
OAKLAND, September Sth-2 a. M.-The Gov
ernor has slept quietly from II 80 p. NJ to A. NJ
he swallows more easily He is now more quiet
and not inclined to talk when awake, nor does
he talk III his sleep. He is now drowsy, but has
no delirium. Temperature 90 So: pulse l0t:
respiration, 26.
oAKLAND-3 A. N-The Governor is now rest
ing very quietly He was given some water
since o'clock and was Immediately seized with
a mild attack OF coughing. Temperature, 60;
uise, 100; respiration. IS.
DEATH CANNOT BE FAR OFF.
OAKLAND, $50 p. M.-Governor Bartlett's con-
ol ion remains about the same as at 4 O'clock
de has been drowsy and has not been conscious
a. any time since the last bulletin. Tempcra-
tu-e lOl 5-5, pulse, 40, respiration &c.
10 A. M.-There is no improvement. The Gov
er 1or has been conscious for the last quarter of
a hour and is still so. He asked for the Rev
DIR. Mclean, who was Immediately sent for.
Pulse. 10; respiration, So; temperature. 90 2-5
OAKLAND September Sth-lO:3O A. M-There
has been no change in the Governors condition
S nee the last bulletin His temperature pulse
and respiration are the same. He has been
conscious for a moment at a time at three differ
eat times during the last two hours
LIFE HANGING BY A THREAD.
SAN FRANCISCO, September Sth-l1 PM.-There
is no change to report in the condition of the
Go Ternor since the last report. He is alive and
that is about the most that can be said at this
time.
DEATH MoSIENTARILY EXPECTED.
OAKLAND, Septemb Der 9th h-12SO A. Mo
bulletin has been issued, and the great est fears
are entertained of Governor Bartlett's condition.
At this hour it is thought the Governor is not
likely to live through the night
WEAK AND UNCONSCIOUS.
OAKLAND, September 9th-l2:5O A. The
following information was just telegraphcd to
the California Associated Press Governor Bart
lett is very weak, restless and unconscious.
Pulse 40, temperature 100 % respiration "a.
The indications are that death is very close at
hand.
BELIEVED To BIZ DYING.
San FRANcISco, September 9th-l;3O A. M
[ By Telephone. l-Governor Bartlett: is now be-
lieyed to be dying.
THE GOVERNOR DYING.
SAN FRANCISCO, September 9th-1:iO A. Mo
earthly power can save the Governor. A death
like stiffness pervades the sick-room.
His brother Columbus is at his bedside and
W. d. English has been sent for.
Death is momentaIily expected
SAN FEANcIsCo-2:30 A. M-The Governor Is
sinking rapidly.
Ills PuisC 10 phieig pesCOi'tlDic, anu ueALu Is
likely to occur at any minute.
Washington Bartlett was born in Savannah,
Ga, on the 29th of February, 1924, snd was con-
sequently over 6i years of age. Until grown to
manhood he remained in his native State where
he obtained his education, and finally removed
to Tallahassee. Fla Here he embarked in the
newspaper busine ss, but soon emigrated to this
State. He arrived early in 1Si9 bringing with
him a press and printing outfit with which,
early in 1850. he began publishing the first San
Francisco daily ever issued. Unlike many of
the other early Argonauts, he remained in the
city during the gold excitement, striving to win
that competency which others sought by more
attractive and promising methods. In 1859 he
was elected County Clerk and twice re elected
the last time in 1867. Previously he ran for
Auditor. but was defeated. In 1870 he succeeded
Joseph W. Cutler as Harbor Commissioner by
appointment of Governor William Irwin, his
term expiring in 1872. In the following year he
was elected from San Francisco to the State Sem
ate. He was elected in 1882 to the Mayoralty
defeating NJ. c. Blake. Two years later he was
reelected over William L. Merry. He was
elected Governor in 1886. and assumed the Office
of Chief Executive of the State January, 1887
and has served in that office about eight
months